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Sen. Elissa Slotkin, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Michigan’s 7th district since 2019, recently posted a series of tweets addressing concerns over federal policy changes and their impact on constituents.

On August 6, 2025, Slotkin commented on new legislation under the Trump administration: "Under President Trump’s new bill, everyone is going to pay."

The following day, she raised issues about trade deals affecting American manufacturing and tariffs: "Just because you get a deal, doesn’t mean it is a good deal for America. Right now, a Japanese car is subject to a lower tariff than a car made in Canada, with American parts and some American labor." This tweet was posted on August 7, 2025.

Later that same day, Slotkin highlighted challenges faced by local governments due to federal budget reductions: "Michiganders need to know that their federal representative is going to work with them to fight for their federal dollars. Because of federal cuts, every one of our local elected leaders is struggling to figure out how they will keep their infrastructure project going, their"

Slotkin's statements come amid ongoing debates over tariffs and infrastructure funding at the national level. She has represented Michigan’s 7th District since defeating Mike Bishop in 2019 and resides in Lansing. Born in New York City in 1976 and holding a BA from Cornell University (1998), Slotkin has continued to focus her legislative efforts on economic issues relevant to her state.